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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.52, 266.27 and 49.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.52, 266.27 and 49.27 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.52 : 266.27 = 49.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.52/266.27 = 49.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.52x = 266.27 × 49.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.52x = 13,117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117.55/177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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