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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 264.92 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 264.92 and 80.40 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 264.92 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/264.92 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 264.92 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 21,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,299.57/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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