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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 263.85 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 263.85 and 84.93 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 263.85 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/263.85 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 263.85 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 22,408.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408.78/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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