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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 264.27 and 47.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 264.27 and 47.95 is: 71.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 264.27 = 47.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/264.27 = 47.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 264.27 × 47.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 12,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671.75/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.92

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