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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264.16 and 84.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264.16 and 84.74 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264.16 = 84.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264.16 = 84.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264.16 × 84.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 22,384.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384.92/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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