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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.78 and 80.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.78 and 80.34 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.78 = 80.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.78 = 80.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.78 × 80.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 21,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272.43/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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