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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 265.86 and 48.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 265.86 and 48.99 is: 73.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 265.86 = 48.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/265.86 = 48.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 265.86 × 48.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 13,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024.48/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.49

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