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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 265.07 and 54.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 265.07 and 54.93 is: 82.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 265.07 = 54.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/265.07 = 54.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 265.07 × 54.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 14,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560.43/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.40

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