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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.45, 266.11 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.45, 266.11 and 61.88 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.45 : 266.11 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.45/266.11 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.45x = 266.11 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.45x = 16,465.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,465.40/177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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