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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 265.14 and 48.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 265.14 and 48.50 is: 72.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 265.14 = 48.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/265.14 = 48.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 265.14 × 48.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 12,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859.29/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.74

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