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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 265.32 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 265.32 and 55.18 is: 82.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 265.32 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/265.32 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 265.32 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 14,639.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639.69/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.73

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