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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 265.02 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 265.02 and 131.32 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 265.02 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/265.02 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 265.02 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 34,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,802.43/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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