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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 265.09 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 265.09 and 61.16 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 265.09 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/265.09 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 265.09 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 16,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212.90/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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