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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.31 and 61.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.31 and 61.33 is: 91.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.31 = 61.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.31 = 61.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.31 × 61.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 16,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271.46/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.98

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