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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 264.42 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 264.42 and 84.90 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 264.42 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/264.42 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 264.42 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 22,449.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449.26/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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