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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 264.07 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 264.07 and 54.32 is: 81.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 264.07 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/264.07 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 264.07 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 14,344.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,344.81/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.45

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