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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.08 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.08 and 128.67 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.08 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.08 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.08 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 34,107.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,107.84/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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