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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.88, 266.82 and 49.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.88, 266.82 and 49.62 is: 74.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.88 : 266.82 = 49.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.88/266.82 = 49.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.88x = 266.82 × 49.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.88x = 13,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,239.61/177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.43

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