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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 265.80 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 265.80 and 129.36 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 265.80 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/265.80 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 265.80 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 34,383.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,383.89/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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