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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.51, 266.38 and 69.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.51, 266.38 and 69.30 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.51 : 266.38 = 69.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.51/266.38 = 69.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.51x = 266.38 × 69.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.51x = 18,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,460.13/177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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