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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 265.38 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 265.38 and 85.55 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 265.38 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/265.38 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 265.38 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 22,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.50/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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