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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 265.19 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 265.19 and 61.27 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 265.19 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/265.19 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 265.19 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 16,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,248.48/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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