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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.55 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.55 and 68.81 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.55 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.55 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.55 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 18,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,272.82/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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