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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.95, 266.72 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.95, 266.72 and 129.75 is: 194.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.95 : 266.72 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.95/266.72 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.95x = 266.72 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.95x = 34,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,606.27/177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.48

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