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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 264.83 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 264.83 and 54.81 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 264.83 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/264.83 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 264.83 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 14,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513.73/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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