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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 264.99 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 264.99 and 128.72 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 264.99 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/264.99 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 264.99 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 34,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,109.51/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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