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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.61, 266.35 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.61, 266.35 and 67.90 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.61 : 266.35 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.61/266.35 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.61x = 266.35 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.61x = 18,085.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,085.17/177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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