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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.85 and 78.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.85 and 78.53 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.85 = 78.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.85 = 78.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.85 × 78.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 20,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720.14/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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