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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 264.57 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 264.57 and 130.83 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 264.57 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/264.57 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 264.57 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 34,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,613.69/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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