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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.03, 264.15 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.03, 264.15 and 118.30 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.03 : 264.15 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.03/264.15 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.03x = 264.15 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.03x = 31,248.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248.95/176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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