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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 264.31 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 264.31 and 54.45 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 264.31 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/264.31 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 264.31 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 14,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.41/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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