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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 264.03 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 264.03 and 54.27 is: 81.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 264.03 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/264.03 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 264.03 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 14,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,328.70/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.41

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