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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 265.24 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 265.24 and 61.28 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 265.24 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/265.24 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 265.24 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 16,253.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,253.91/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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