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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 264.20 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 264.20 and 47.88 is: 71.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 264.20 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/264.20 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 264.20 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 12,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649.90/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.82

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