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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 264.36 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 264.36 and 84.92 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 264.36 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/264.36 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 264.36 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 22,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449.45/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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