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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264 and 118.60 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 31,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,310.40/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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