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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.99, 266.92 and 62.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.99, 266.92 and 62.43 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.99 : 266.92 = 62.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.99/266.92 = 62.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.99x = 266.92 × 62.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.99x = 16,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,662.66/177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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