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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 264.86 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 264.86 and 128.22 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 264.86 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/264.86 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 264.86 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 33,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,960.35/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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