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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 264.21 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 264.21 and 54.44 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 264.21 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/264.21 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 264.21 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 14,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,382.27/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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