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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.02, 265.50 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.02, 265.50 and 68.80 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.02 : 265.50 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.02/265.50 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.02x = 265.50 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.02x = 18,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,266.40/177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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