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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 265.18 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 265.18 and 128.90 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 265.18 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/265.18 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 265.18 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 34,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,181.70/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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