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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 265.15 and 61.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 265.15 and 61.23 is: 91.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 265.15 = 61.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/265.15 = 61.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 265.15 × 61.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 16,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235.98/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.84

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