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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 265.32 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 265.32 and 55.12 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 265.32 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/265.32 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 265.32 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 14,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,624.44/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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