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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.62 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.62 and 63 is: 94.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.62 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.62 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.62 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 16,734.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,734.06/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.50

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