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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 266.86 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 266.86 and 49.66 is: 74.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 266.86 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/266.86 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 266.86 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 13,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,251.72/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.49

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