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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 264.90 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 264.90 and 80.44 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 264.90 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/264.90 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 264.90 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 21,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308.20/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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