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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.66 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.66 and 84.52 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.66 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.66 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.66 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 22,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.54/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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