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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.65 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.65 and 129.15 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.65 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.65 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.65 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 34,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437.85/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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