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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.14 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.14 and 79.85 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.14 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.14 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.14 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 21,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,091.58/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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