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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 264.78 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 264.78 and 62.52 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 264.78 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/264.78 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 264.78 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 16,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,554.05/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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