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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 265.91 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 265.91 and 61.68 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 265.91 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/265.91 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 265.91 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 16,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401.02/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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