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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 263.99 and 84.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 263.99 and 84.72 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 263.99 = 84.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/263.99 = 84.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 263.99 × 84.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 22,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364.81/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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