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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.72 and 80.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.72 and 80.25 is: 120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.72 = 80.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.72 = 80.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.72 × 80.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 21,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243.78/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.33

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