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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.33 and 78.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.33 and 78.67 is: 118.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.33 = 78.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.33 = 78.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.33 × 78.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 20,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,794.84/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.06

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