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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 266.82 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 266.82 and 69.59 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 266.82 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/266.82 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 266.82 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 18,569.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.27/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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