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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 266.00 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 266.00 and 61.79 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 266.00 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/266.00 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 266.00 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 16,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.50/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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