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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.40, 266.12 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.40, 266.12 and 69.20 is: 103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.40 : 266.12 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.40/266.12 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.40x = 266.12 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.40x = 18,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415.50/177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.81

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