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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.55, 266.17 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.55, 266.17 and 69.32 is: 103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.55 : 266.17 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.55/266.17 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.55x = 266.17 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.55x = 18,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.90/177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.92

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