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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.33, 265.92 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.33, 265.92 and 61.75 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.33 : 265.92 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.33/265.92 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.33x = 265.92 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.33x = 16,420.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,420.56/177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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