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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 264.74 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 264.74 and 85.19 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 264.74 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/264.74 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 264.74 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 22,551.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,551.45/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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