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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.32 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.32 and 80.04 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.32 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.32 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.32 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 21,156.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,156.17/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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