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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.14 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.14 and 61.22 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.14 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.14 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.14 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 16,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,230.55/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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