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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.68 and 78.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.68 and 78.83 is: 118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.68 = 78.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.68 = 78.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.68 × 78.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 20,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.72/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.30

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