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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.68, 266.24 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.68, 266.24 and 69.42 is: 104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.68 : 266.24 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.68/266.24 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.68x = 266.24 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.68x = 18,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,482.38/177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.02

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