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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 265.28 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 265.28 and 79.33 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 265.28 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/265.28 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 265.28 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 21,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,042.94/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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