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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 264.70 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 264.70 and 131.15 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 264.70 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/264.70 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 264.70 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 34,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,715.41/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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