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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.22, 265.71 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.22, 265.71 and 68.95 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.22 : 265.71 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.22/265.71 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.22x = 265.71 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.22x = 18,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,320.70/177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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