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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.78 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.78 and 118.05 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.78 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.78 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.78 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 31,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.08/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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