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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 265.14 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 265.14 and 80.46 is: 120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 265.14 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/265.14 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 265.14 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 21,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.16/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.78

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