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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.35, 266.02 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.35, 266.02 and 67.71 is: 101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.35 : 266.02 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.35/266.02 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.35x = 266.02 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.35x = 18,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012.21/177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.57

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