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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 264.29 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 264.29 and 79.95 is: 119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 264.29 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/264.29 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 264.29 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 21,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,129.99/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.97

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