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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 266.12 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 266.12 and 61.90 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 266.12 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/266.12 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 266.12 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 16,472.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,472.83/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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