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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 264.47 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 264.47 and 48.07 is: 72.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 264.47 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/264.47 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 264.47 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 12,712.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712.83/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.10

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