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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.30 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.30 and 130.63 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.30 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.30 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.30 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 34,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,656.14/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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