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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 263.87 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 263.87 and 54.19 is: 81.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 263.87 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/263.87 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 263.87 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 14,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299.12/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.24

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