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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.16, 264.24 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.16, 264.24 and 54.42 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.16 : 264.24 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.16/264.24 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.16x = 264.24 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.16x = 14,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379.94/176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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