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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 264.08 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 264.08 and 54.33 is: 81.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 264.08 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/264.08 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 264.08 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 14,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346.61/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.49

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