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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.45 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.45 and 118.14 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.45 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.45 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.45 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 31,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242.12/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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