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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 265.20 and 80.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 265.20 and 80.56 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 265.20 = 80.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/265.20 = 80.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 265.20 × 80.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 21,364.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,364.51/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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