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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 264.27 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 264.27 and 84.85 is: 127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 264.27 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/264.27 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 264.27 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 22,423.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423.43/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.20

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