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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 264.22 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 264.22 and 54.41 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 264.22 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/264.22 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 264.22 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 14,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.73/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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