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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 264.67 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 264.67 and 85.08 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 264.67 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/264.67 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 264.67 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 22,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,518.12/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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