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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.81 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.81 and 48.31 is: 72.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.81 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.81 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.81 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 12,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792.97/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.46

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