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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 265.20 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 265.20 and 61.32 is: 91.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 265.20 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/265.20 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 265.20 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 16,262.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262.06/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.98

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