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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 264.30 and 52.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 264.30 and 52.80 is: 79.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 264.30 = 52.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/264.30 = 52.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 264.30 × 52.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 13,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,953.85/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.18

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