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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 266.74 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 266.74 and 62.30 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 266.74 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/266.74 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 266.74 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 16,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,617.90/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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