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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 265.41 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 265.41 and 55.23 is: 82.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 265.41 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/265.41 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 265.41 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 14,658.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658.59/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.83

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