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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 263.89 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 263.89 and 84.59 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 263.89 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/263.89 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 263.89 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 22,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322.46/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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