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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 265.66 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 265.66 and 61.62 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 265.66 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/265.66 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 265.66 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 16,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368.64/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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