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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 265.33 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 265.33 and 55.16 is: 82.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 265.33 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/265.33 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 265.33 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 14,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,635.60/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.72

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