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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.58 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.58 and 128.84 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.58 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.58 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.58 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 34,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,217.33/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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