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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.54 and 54.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.54 and 54.65 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.54 = 54.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.54 = 54.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.54 × 54.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 14,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457.11/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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