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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.08, 265.43 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.08, 265.43 and 67.34 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.08 : 265.43 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.08/265.43 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.08x = 265.43 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.08x = 17,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,873.06/177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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