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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.33 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.33 and 80.56 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.33 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.33 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.33 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 21,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,374.98/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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