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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.09, 265.68 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.09, 265.68 and 61.59 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.09 : 265.68 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.09/265.68 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.09x = 265.68 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.09x = 16,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364.23/177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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