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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.11 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.11 and 54.96 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.11 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.11 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.11 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 14,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.45/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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