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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.26 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.26 and 84.86 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.26 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.26 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.26 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 22,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425.10/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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