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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.06, 265.61 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.06, 265.61 and 61.56 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.06 : 265.61 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.06/265.61 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.06x = 265.61 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.06x = 16,350.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350.95/177.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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