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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 264.91 and 79.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 264.91 and 79.14 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 264.91 = 79.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/264.91 = 79.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 264.91 × 79.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 20,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964.78/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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