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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.69 and 48.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.69 and 48.21 is: 72.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.69 = 48.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.69 = 48.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.69 × 48.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 12,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,760.70/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.32

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