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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 264.24 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 264.24 and 79.92 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 264.24 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/264.24 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 264.24 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 21,118.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,118.06/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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