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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 264.68 and 48.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 264.68 and 48.20 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 264.68 = 48.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/264.68 = 48.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 264.68 × 48.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 12,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,756.01/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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