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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 265.02 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 265.02 and 80.50 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 265.02 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/265.02 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 265.02 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 21,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,334.11/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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