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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 264.75 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 264.75 and 131.16 is: 196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 264.75 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/264.75 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 264.75 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 34,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724.61/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.28

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