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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.09 and 77.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.09 and 77.24 is: 115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.09 = 77.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.09 = 77.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.09 × 77.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 20,396.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,396.99/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.87

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