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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 264.40 and 54.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 264.40 and 54.53 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 264.40 = 54.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/264.40 = 54.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 264.40 × 54.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 14,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,416.27/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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