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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.65 and 67.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.65 and 67.42 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.65 = 67.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.65 = 67.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.65 × 67.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 17,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.12/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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