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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.62, 266.42 and 47.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.62, 266.42 and 47.61 is: 71.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.62 : 266.42 = 47.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.62/266.42 = 47.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.62x = 266.42 × 47.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.62x = 12,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,684.38/177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.42

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