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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 264.60 and 79.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 264.60 and 79.03 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 264.60 = 79.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/264.60 = 79.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 264.60 × 79.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 20,911.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,911.34/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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