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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 266.69 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 266.69 and 69.57 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 266.69 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/266.69 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 266.69 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 18,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.28/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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