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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.42 and 69.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.42 and 69.35 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.42 = 69.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.42 = 69.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.42 × 69.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 18,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,475.07/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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