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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.66 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.66 and 85.10 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.66 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.66 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.66 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 22,522.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,522.14/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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