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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.22 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.22 and 61.27 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.22 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.22 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.22 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 16,249.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249.98/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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