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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.30, 265.88 and 69.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.30, 265.88 and 69.11 is: 103.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.30 : 265.88 = 69.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.30/265.88 = 69.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.30x = 265.88 × 69.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.30x = 18,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373.29/177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.63

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