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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 264.83 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 264.83 and 85.30 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 264.83 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/264.83 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 264.83 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 22,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,588.91/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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