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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 264.56 and 80.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 264.56 and 80.18 is: 120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 264.56 = 80.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/264.56 = 80.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 264.56 × 80.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 21,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,212.02/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.26

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