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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.14 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.14 and 61.29 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.14 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.14 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.14 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 16,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250.43/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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