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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 264.43 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 264.43 and 54.54 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 264.43 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/264.43 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 264.43 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 14,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421.88/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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