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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.53, 266.12 and 67.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.53, 266.12 and 67.76 is: 101.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.53 : 266.12 = 67.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.53/266.12 = 67.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.53x = 266.12 × 67.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.53x = 18,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032.29/177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.57

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