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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.36 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.36 and 118.72 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.36 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.36 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.36 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 31,384.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,384.82/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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