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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.29, 265.88 and 67.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.29, 265.88 and 67.58 is: 101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.29 : 265.88 = 67.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.29/265.88 = 67.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.29x = 265.88 × 67.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.29x = 17,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,969.50/177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.36

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