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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 265.84 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 265.84 and 61.73 is: 92.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 265.84 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/265.84 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 265.84 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 16,408.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,408.97/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.55

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