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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.37 and 48.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.37 and 48.66 is: 72.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.37 = 48.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.37 = 48.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.37 × 48.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 12,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,912.66/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.99

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