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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.39, 265.68 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.39, 265.68 and 129.06 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.39 : 265.68 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.39/265.68 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.39x = 265.68 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.39x = 34,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,288.66/177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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