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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.12, 265.55 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.12, 265.55 and 68.90 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.12 : 265.55 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.12/265.55 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.12x = 265.55 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.12x = 18,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294.72/177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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