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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.10, 265.58 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.10, 265.58 and 68.82 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.10 : 265.58 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.10/265.58 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.10x = 265.58 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.10x = 18,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277.22/177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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