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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 265.04 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 265.04 and 80.44 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 265.04 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/265.04 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 265.04 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 21,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319.82/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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