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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 265.98 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 265.98 and 69.12 is: 103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 265.98 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/265.98 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 265.98 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 18,384.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384.54/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.64

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