Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.44 and 55.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.44 and 55.23 is: 82.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176.99 : 265.44 = 55.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176.99/265.44 = 55.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176.99x = 265.44 × 55.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176.99x = 14,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,660.25/176.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 82.83
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