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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 265.31 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 265.31 and 55.13 is: 82.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 265.31 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/265.31 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 265.31 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 14,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626.40/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.70

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