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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 263.85 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 263.85 and 118.19 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 263.85 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/263.85 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 263.85 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 31,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.32/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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