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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 265.50 and 85.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 265.50 and 85.71 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 265.50 = 85.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/265.50 = 85.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 265.50 × 85.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 22,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,756.01/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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