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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.43, 264.80 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.43, 264.80 and 85.17 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.43 : 264.80 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.43/264.80 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.43x = 264.80 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.43x = 22,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.02/176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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