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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 264.35 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 264.35 and 54.53 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 264.35 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/264.35 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 264.35 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 14,413.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413.41/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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