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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 264.06 and 79.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 264.06 and 79.78 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 264.06 = 79.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/264.06 = 79.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 264.06 × 79.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 21,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.71/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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