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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 264.36 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 264.36 and 54.46 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 264.36 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/264.36 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 264.36 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 14,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397.05/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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