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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 265.31 and 48.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 265.31 and 48.63 is: 72.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 265.31 = 48.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/265.31 = 48.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 265.31 × 48.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 12,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,900.82/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.94

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