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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 264.97 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 264.97 and 85.56 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 264.97 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/264.97 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 264.97 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 22,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669.95/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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