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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 264.84 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 264.84 and 84.08 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 264.84 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/264.84 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 264.84 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 22,268.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,268.09/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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