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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 264.16 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 264.16 and 83.65 is: 125.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 264.16 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/264.16 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 264.16 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 22,096.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,096.57/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.41

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