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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.26, 265.93 and 69.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.26, 265.93 and 69.05 is: 103.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.26 : 265.93 = 69.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.26/265.93 = 69.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.26x = 265.93 × 69.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.26x = 18,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362.96/177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.60

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