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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 266.10 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 266.10 and 129.12 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 266.10 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/266.10 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 266.10 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 34,358.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,358.83/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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