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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 265.11 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 265.11 and 85.44 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 265.11 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/265.11 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 265.11 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 22,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651.00/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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