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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.14 and 131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.14 and 131.29 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.14 = 131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.14 = 131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.14 × 131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 34,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,809.57/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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