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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 264.58 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 264.58 and 80.07 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 264.58 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/264.58 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 264.58 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 21,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.60/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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