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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.57 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.57 and 80.12 is: 120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.57 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.57 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.57 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 21,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,197.35/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.22

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