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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.66, 266.55 and 67.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.66, 266.55 and 67.95 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.66 : 266.55 = 67.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.66/266.55 = 67.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.66x = 266.55 × 67.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.66x = 18,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,112.07/177.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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