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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 264.08 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 264.08 and 118.27 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 264.08 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/264.08 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 264.08 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 31,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,232.15/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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