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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 265.67 and 69.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 265.67 and 69.09 is: 103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 265.67 = 69.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/265.67 = 69.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 265.67 × 69.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 18,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355.14/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.58

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