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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 264.12 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 264.12 and 54.36 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 264.12 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/264.12 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 264.12 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 14,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,357.56/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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