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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 264.56 and 78.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 264.56 and 78.82 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 264.56 = 78.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/264.56 = 78.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 264.56 × 78.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 20,851.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,851.56/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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