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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 265.22 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 265.22 and 131.21 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 265.22 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/265.22 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 265.22 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 34,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,797.53/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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