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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 265.20 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 265.20 and 85.45 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 265.20 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/265.20 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 265.20 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 22,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,661.34/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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