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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.28 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.28 and 54.45 is: 81.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.28 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.28 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.28 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 14,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390.05/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.68

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