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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.83 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.83 and 80.37 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.83 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.83 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.83 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 21,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284.39/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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