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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 265.19 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 265.19 and 55.08 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 265.19 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/265.19 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 265.19 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 14,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606.39/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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