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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 265.51 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 265.51 and 79.50 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 265.51 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/265.51 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 265.51 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 21,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108.05/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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