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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.57 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.57 and 79.05 is: 118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.57 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.57 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.57 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 20,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912.94/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.45

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