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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 265.42 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 265.42 and 48.69 is: 73.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 265.42 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/265.42 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 265.42 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 12,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923.30/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.03

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