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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 265.40 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 265.40 and 128.70 is: 192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 265.40 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/265.40 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 265.40 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 34,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156.98/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.65

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