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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 265.26 and 61.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 265.26 and 61.30 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 265.26 = 61.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/265.26 = 61.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 265.26 × 61.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 16,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260.44/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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