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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 265.38 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 265.38 and 85.66 is: 128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 265.38 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/265.38 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 265.38 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 22,732.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732.45/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.49

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