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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176, 264 and 52.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176, 264 and 52.62 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176 : 264 = 52.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176/264 = 52.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176x = 264 × 52.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176x = 13,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,891.68/176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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