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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 265.07 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 265.07 and 54.92 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 265.07 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/265.07 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 265.07 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 14,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558.44/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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