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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 265.44 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 265.44 and 85.50 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 265.44 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/265.44 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 265.44 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 22,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695.12/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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