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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 264.11 and 79.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 264.11 and 79.88 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 264.11 = 79.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/264.11 = 79.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 264.11 × 79.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 21,095.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,095.39/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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