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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 265.04 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 265.04 and 130.84 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 265.04 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/265.04 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 265.04 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 34,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,677.83/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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