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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 263.90 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 263.90 and 84.87 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 263.90 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/263.90 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 263.90 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 22,396.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396.77/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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