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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 264.71 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 264.71 and 84.12 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 264.71 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/264.71 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 264.71 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 22,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,265.66/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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