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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 265.28 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 265.28 and 85.52 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 265.28 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/265.28 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 265.28 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 22,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,686.75/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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