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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 264.84 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 264.84 and 128.50 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 264.84 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/264.84 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 264.84 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 34,031.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,031.94/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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