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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 265.05 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 265.05 and 80.46 is: 120.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 265.05 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/265.05 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 265.05 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 21,325.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,325.92/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.77

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