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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.53 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.53 and 54.63 is: 81.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.53 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.53 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.53 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 14,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451.41/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.92

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