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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.64 and 61.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.64 and 61.54 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.64 = 61.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.64 = 61.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.64 × 61.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 16,347.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,347.49/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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