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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 265.34 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 265.34 and 62.82 is: 94.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 265.34 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/265.34 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 265.34 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 16,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,668.34/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.27

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