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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 265 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 265 and 79.17 is: 118.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 265 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/265 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 265 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 20,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.05/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.74

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