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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.34 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.34 and 92.01 is: 138.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.34 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.34 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.34 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 24,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,504.84/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.05

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