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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 265.33 and 79.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 265.33 and 79.43 is: 119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 265.33 = 79.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/265.33 = 79.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 265.33 × 79.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 21,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074.98/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.21

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