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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.10 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.10 and 61.11 is: 91.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.10 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.10 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.10 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 16,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199.96/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.67

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