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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 264.96 and 80.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 264.96 and 80.42 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 264.96 = 80.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/264.96 = 80.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 264.96 × 80.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 21,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308.08/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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