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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.73, 265.07 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.73, 265.07 and 61.17 is: 91.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.73 : 265.07 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.73/265.07 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.73x = 265.07 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.73x = 16,213.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,213.01/176.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.74

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