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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.55 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.55 and 80.73 is: 121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.55 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.55 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.55 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 21,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437.45/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.13

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