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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 264.98 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 264.98 and 127.96 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 264.98 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/264.98 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 264.98 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 33,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,906.84/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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