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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 265.35 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 265.35 and 84.27 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 265.35 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/265.35 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 265.35 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 22,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361.04/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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