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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 264.30 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 264.30 and 118.53 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 264.30 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/264.30 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 264.30 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 31,327.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,327.03/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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