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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 265.16 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 265.16 and 55.02 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 265.16 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/265.16 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 265.16 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 14,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589.10/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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