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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.44, 264.44 and 78.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.44, 264.44 and 78.88 is: 118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.44 : 264.44 = 78.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.44/264.44 = 78.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.44x = 264.44 × 78.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.44x = 20,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859.03/176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.22

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