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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.31 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.31 and 84.98 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.31 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.31 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.31 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 22,461.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,461.51/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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