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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.18 and 67.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.18 and 67.80 is: 101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.18 = 67.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.18 = 67.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.18 × 67.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 18,047.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,047.17/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.67

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