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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 265.11 and 79.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 265.11 and 79.32 is: 118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 265.11 = 79.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/265.11 = 79.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 265.11 × 79.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 21,028.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,028.53/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.93

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