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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.26 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.26 and 49.25 is: 73.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.26 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.26 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.26 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 13,113.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113.06/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.87

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