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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.31 and 85.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.31 and 85.58 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.31 = 85.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.31 = 85.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.31 × 85.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 22,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,705.23/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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