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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 264.62 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 264.62 and 85.43 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 264.62 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/264.62 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 264.62 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 22,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,607.36/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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