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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.26 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.26 and 80 is: 119.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.26 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.26 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.26 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 21,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140.80/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.90

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