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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.45 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.45 and 67.31 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.45 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.45 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.45 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 17,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867.44/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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