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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.46, 266.09 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.46, 266.09 and 69.12 is: 103.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.46 : 266.09 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.46/266.09 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.46x = 266.09 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.46x = 18,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392.14/177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.64

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