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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 266.83 and 62.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 266.83 and 62.36 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 266.83 = 62.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/266.83 = 62.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 266.83 × 62.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 16,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.52/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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