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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.44, 265.92 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.44, 265.92 and 129.12 is: 193.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.44 : 265.92 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.44/265.92 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.44x = 265.92 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.44x = 34,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,335.59/177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.51

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