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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.14, 265.52 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.14, 265.52 and 67.40 is: 101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.14 : 265.52 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.14/265.52 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.14x = 265.52 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.14x = 17,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,896.05/177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.03

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