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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.36 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.36 and 79.96 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.36 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.36 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.36 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 21,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,138.23/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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