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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 265.02 and 79.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 265.02 and 79.16 is: 118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 265.02 = 79.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/265.02 = 79.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 265.02 × 79.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 20,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,980.42/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.73

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