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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 264.02 and 47.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 264.02 and 47.77 is: 71.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 264.02 = 47.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/264.02 = 47.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 264.02 × 47.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 12,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,611.69/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.65

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