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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.17 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.17 and 129.02 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.17 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.17 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.17 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 34,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212.23/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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