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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.68 and 48.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.68 and 48.89 is: 73.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.68 = 48.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.68 = 48.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.68 × 48.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 12,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,989.10/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.33

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