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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.68 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.68 and 62.25 is: 93.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.68 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.68 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.68 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 16,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,601.06/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.35

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