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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.27 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.27 and 79.92 is: 119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.27 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.27 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.27 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 21,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.65/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.88

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