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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.49, 266.34 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.49, 266.34 and 67.79 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.49 : 266.34 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.49/266.34 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.49x = 266.34 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.49x = 18,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054.23/177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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