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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 264.91 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 264.91 and 79.12 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 264.91 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/264.91 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 264.91 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 20,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,959.68/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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