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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 265.55 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 265.55 and 128.61 is: 192.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 265.55 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/265.55 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 265.55 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 34,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,151.74/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.62

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