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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.23 and 79.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.23 and 79.98 is: 119.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.23 = 79.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.23 = 79.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.23 × 79.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 21,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,132.72/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.96

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