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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.26 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.26 and 131.08 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.26 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.26 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.26 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 34,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,639.20/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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