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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 264.08 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 264.08 and 84.81 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 264.08 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/264.08 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 264.08 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 22,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396.20/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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