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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.89, 266.83 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.89, 266.83 and 62.33 is: 93.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.89 : 266.83 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.89/266.83 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.89x = 266.83 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.89x = 16,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,631.51/177.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.49

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