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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 265.01 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 265.01 and 61.16 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 265.01 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/265.01 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 265.01 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 16,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206.38/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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