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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 264.12 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 264.12 and 79.95 is: 119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 264.12 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/264.12 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 264.12 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 21,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,116.39/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.93

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