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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 265.21 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 265.21 and 85.48 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 265.21 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/265.21 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 265.21 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 22,670.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670.15/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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