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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 264.92 and 131.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 264.92 and 131.51 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 264.92 = 131.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/264.92 = 131.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 264.92 × 131.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 34,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,839.63/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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