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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 265.10 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 265.10 and 61.19 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 265.10 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/265.10 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 265.10 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 16,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220.50/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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