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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 264 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 264 and 118.35 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 264 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/264 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 264 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 31,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,244.40/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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