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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 266.94 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 266.94 and 62.44 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 266.94 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/266.94 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 266.94 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 16,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,667.73/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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