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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 266.79 and 47.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 266.79 and 47.89 is: 71.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 266.79 = 47.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/266.79 = 47.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 266.79 × 47.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 12,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777.09/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.83

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