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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.76 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.76 and 80.30 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.76 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.76 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.76 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 21,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,260.23/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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