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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 265.02 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 265.02 and 128.92 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 265.02 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/265.02 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 265.02 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 34,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,166.38/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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