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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 265.01 and 80.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 265.01 and 80.51 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 265.01 = 80.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/265.01 = 80.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 265.01 × 80.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 21,334.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,334.23/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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