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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 264.74 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 264.74 and 54.75 is: 82.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 264.74 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/264.74 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 264.74 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 14,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493.85/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.12

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