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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264.10 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264.10 and 118.20 is: 177.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264.10 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264.10 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264.10 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 31,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216.62/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.35

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