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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 265.68 and 63.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 265.68 and 63.12 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 265.68 = 63.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/265.68 = 63.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 265.68 × 63.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 16,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,769.72/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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