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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 265.08 and 80.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 265.08 and 80.57 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 265.08 = 80.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/265.08 = 80.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 265.08 × 80.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 21,358.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,358.46/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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