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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.76 and 54.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.76 and 54.77 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.76 = 54.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.76 = 54.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.76 × 54.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 14,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500.63/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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