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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 264.86 and 80.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 264.86 and 80.38 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 264.86 = 80.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/264.86 = 80.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 264.86 × 80.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 21,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,287.72/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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