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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 265.17 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 265.17 and 79.27 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 265.17 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/265.17 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 265.17 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 21,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020.03/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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