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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 264.87 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 264.87 and 85.23 is: 127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 264.87 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/264.87 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 264.87 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 22,574.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,574.87/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.80

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