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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.50, 266.38 and 63.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.50, 266.38 and 63.50 is: 95.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.50 : 266.38 = 63.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.50/266.38 = 63.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.50x = 266.38 × 63.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.50x = 16,915.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,915.13/177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.30

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