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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 264.32 and 84.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 264.32 and 84.88 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 264.32 = 84.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/264.32 = 84.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 264.32 × 84.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 22,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435.48/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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