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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 265.22 and 48.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 265.22 and 48.57 is: 72.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 265.22 = 48.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/265.22 = 48.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 265.22 × 48.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 12,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,881.49/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.85

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