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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.21 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.21 and 54.37 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.21 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.21 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.21 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 14,365.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365.10/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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