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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 266.82 and 62.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 266.82 and 62.35 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 266.82 = 62.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/266.82 = 62.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 266.82 × 62.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 16,636.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,636.23/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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