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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 264.76 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 264.76 and 85.16 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 264.76 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/264.76 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 264.76 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 22,546.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546.96/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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