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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 266.61 and 69.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 266.61 and 69.49 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 266.61 = 69.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/266.61 = 69.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 266.61 × 69.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 18,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,525.05/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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