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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.78, 266.51 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.78, 266.51 and 69.49 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.78 : 266.51 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.78/266.51 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.78x = 266.51 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.78x = 18,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,518.10/177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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