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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.67, 265.12 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.67, 265.12 and 79.17 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.67 : 265.12 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.67/265.12 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.67x = 265.12 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.67x = 20,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,989.55/176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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