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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 264.13 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 264.13 and 85.12 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 264.13 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/264.13 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 264.13 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 22,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,482.19/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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