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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.38, 266.14 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.38, 266.14 and 69.15 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.38 : 266.14 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.38/266.14 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.38x = 266.14 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.38x = 18,403.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,403.58/177.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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