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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.98, 265.56 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.98, 265.56 and 119.20 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.98 : 265.56 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.98/265.56 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.98x = 265.56 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.98x = 31,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,654.75/176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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