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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 265.29 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 265.29 and 55.13 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 265.29 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/265.29 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 265.29 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 14,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625.16/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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