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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 264.83 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 264.83 and 118.82 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 264.83 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/264.83 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 264.83 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 31,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,467.10/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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