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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 265.50 and 80.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 265.50 and 80.78 is: 121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 265.50 = 80.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/265.50 = 80.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 265.50 × 80.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 21,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,447.09/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.20

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