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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.71, 266.46 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.71, 266.46 and 69.38 is: 104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.71 : 266.46 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.71/266.46 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.71x = 266.46 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.71x = 18,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,485.66/177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.02

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