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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.05 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.05 and 54.97 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.05 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.05 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.05 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 14,569.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.80/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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