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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 264.49 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 264.49 and 54.60 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 264.49 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/264.49 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 264.49 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 14,440.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440.92/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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