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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 264.42 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 264.42 and 52.89 is: 79.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 264.42 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/264.42 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 264.42 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 13,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.17/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.31

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