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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 265.11 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 265.11 and 85.54 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 265.11 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/265.11 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 265.11 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 22,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,677.51/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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