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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 265.88 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 265.88 and 128.55 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 265.88 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/265.88 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 265.88 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 34,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,178.23/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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