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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.28, 265.92 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.28, 265.92 and 69.04 is: 103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.28 : 265.92 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.28/265.92 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.28x = 265.92 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.28x = 18,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359.12/177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.56

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