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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.34 and 61.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.34 and 61.43 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.34 = 61.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.34 = 61.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.34 × 61.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 16,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,300.65/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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