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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.42 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.42 and 53.58 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.42 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.42 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.42 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 14,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221.20/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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