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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 265.06 and 48.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 265.06 and 48.46 is: 72.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 265.06 = 48.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/265.06 = 48.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 265.06 × 48.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 12,844.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,844.57/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.69

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