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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177, 265.58 and 63.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177, 265.58 and 63.08 is: 94.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177 : 265.58 = 63.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177/265.58 = 63.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177x = 265.58 × 63.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177x = 16,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752.79/177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.65

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