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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.19, 265.82 and 48.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.19, 265.82 and 48.94 is: 73.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.19 : 265.82 = 48.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.19/265.82 = 48.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.19x = 265.82 × 48.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.19x = 13,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,008.32/177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.42

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