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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.87 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.87 and 85.35 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.87 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.87 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.87 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 22,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.65/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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