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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.48, 266.21 and 69.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.48, 266.21 and 69.34 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.48 : 266.21 = 69.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.48/266.21 = 69.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.48x = 266.21 × 69.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.48x = 18,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,459.17/177.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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