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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.87, 266.64 and 62.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.87, 266.64 and 62.23 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.87 : 266.64 = 62.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.87/266.64 = 62.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.87x = 266.64 × 62.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.87x = 16,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.83/177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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