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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 265.86 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 265.86 and 69.03 is: 103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 265.86 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/265.86 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 265.86 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 18,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.32/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.54

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