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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 264.98 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 264.98 and 54.96 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 264.98 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/264.98 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 264.98 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 14,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563.30/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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