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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.21, 265.81 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.21, 265.81 and 68.94 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.21 : 265.81 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.21/265.81 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.21x = 265.81 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.21x = 18,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,324.94/177.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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