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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 264.98 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 264.98 and 69.69 is: 104.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 264.98 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/264.98 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 264.98 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 18,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,467.43/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.53

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