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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 264.28 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 264.28 and 54.49 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 264.28 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/264.28 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 264.28 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 14,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,400.62/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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