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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 264.65 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 264.65 and 54.69 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 264.65 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/264.65 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 264.65 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 14,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473.71/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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