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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.45 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.45 and 61.46 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.45 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.45 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.45 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 16,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314.56/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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