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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 265.91 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 265.91 and 129.03 is: 193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 265.91 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/265.91 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 265.91 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 34,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,309.72/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.55

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