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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.55 and 48.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.55 and 48.12 is: 72.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.55 = 48.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.55 = 48.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.55 × 48.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 12,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,729.91/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.18

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