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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 264.78 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 264.78 and 54.78 is: 82.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 264.78 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/264.78 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 264.78 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 14,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504.65/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.18

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