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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 264.94 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 264.94 and 131.53 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 264.94 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/264.94 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 264.94 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 34,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,847.56/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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