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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 265.34 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 265.34 and 55.15 is: 82.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 265.34 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/265.34 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 265.34 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 14,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633.50/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.73

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