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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 264.68 and 118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 264.68 and 118.88 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 264.68 = 118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/264.68 = 118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 264.68 × 118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 31,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465.16/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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