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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.34, 265.98 and 49.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.34, 265.98 and 49.08 is: 73.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.34 : 265.98 = 49.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.34/265.98 = 49.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.34x = 265.98 × 49.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.34x = 13,054.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054.30/177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.61

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