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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 263.99 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 263.99 and 54.27 is: 81.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 263.99 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/263.99 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 263.99 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 14,325.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325.42/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.38

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