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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.09 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.09 and 54.98 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.09 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.09 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.09 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 14,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,574.65/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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