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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 264.44 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 264.44 and 46.29 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 264.44 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/264.44 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 264.44 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 12,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,240.14/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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