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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.16, 265.70 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.16, 265.70 and 61.60 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.16 : 265.70 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.16/265.70 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.16x = 265.70 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.16x = 16,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367.12/177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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