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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.47, 264.49 and 85.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.47, 264.49 and 85.03 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.47 : 264.49 = 85.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.47/264.49 = 85.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.47x = 264.49 × 85.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.47x = 22,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,489.58/176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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