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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 265.39 and 61.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 265.39 and 61.47 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 265.39 = 61.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/265.39 = 61.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 265.39 × 61.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 16,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.71/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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