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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.46 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.46 and 61.45 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.46 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.46 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.46 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 16,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,312.52/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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