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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 266.29 and 67.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 266.29 and 67.97 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 266.29 = 67.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/266.29 = 67.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 266.29 × 67.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 18,100.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,100.23/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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