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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 264.88 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 264.88 and 61.05 is: 91.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 264.88 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/264.88 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 264.88 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 16,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,170.92/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.51

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