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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.74, 266.61 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.74, 266.61 and 69.50 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.74 : 266.61 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.74/266.61 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.74x = 266.61 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.74x = 18,529.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.40/177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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