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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.92 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.92 and 91.84 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.92 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.92 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.92 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 24,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,422.09/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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