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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.15, 265.82 and 67.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.15, 265.82 and 67.54 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.15 : 265.82 = 67.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.15/265.82 = 67.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.15x = 265.82 × 67.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.15x = 17,953.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953.48/177.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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