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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.04, 265.02 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.04, 265.02 and 128.80 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.04 : 265.02 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.04/265.02 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.04x = 265.02 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.04x = 34,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,134.58/177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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