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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.55 and 85.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.55 and 85.02 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.55 = 85.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.55 = 85.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.55 × 85.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 22,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,492.04/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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