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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 266.21 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 266.21 and 61.94 is: 92.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 266.21 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/266.21 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 266.21 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 16,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,487.41/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.89

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