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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.27, 265.86 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.27, 265.86 and 69 is: 103.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.27 : 265.86 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.27/265.86 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.27x = 265.86 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.27x = 18,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344.34/177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.48

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