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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.81, 266.64 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.81, 266.64 and 69.58 is: 104.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.81 : 266.64 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.81/266.64 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.81x = 266.64 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.81x = 18,551.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,551.78/177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.33

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