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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 265.19 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 265.19 and 85.56 is: 128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 265.19 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/265.19 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 265.19 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 22,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,689.66/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.34

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