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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.44 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.44 and 85.07 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.44 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.44 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.44 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 22,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496.78/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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