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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 264.08 and 79.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 264.08 and 79.80 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 264.08 = 79.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/264.08 = 79.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 264.08 × 79.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 21,073.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,073.58/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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