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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 264.56 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 264.56 and 118.73 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 264.56 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/264.56 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 264.56 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 31,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,409.89/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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