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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.46 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.46 and 69.60 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.46 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.46 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.46 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 18,545.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,545.62/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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