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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 264.87 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 264.87 and 78.95 is: 118.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 264.87 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/264.87 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 264.87 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 20,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912.15/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.49

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