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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.24, 265.73 and 67.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.24, 265.73 and 67.49 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.24 : 265.73 = 67.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.24/265.73 = 67.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.24x = 265.73 × 67.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.24x = 17,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932.45/177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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