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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.82, 266.77 and 69.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.82, 266.77 and 69.61 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.82 : 266.77 = 69.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.82/266.77 = 69.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.82x = 266.77 × 69.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.82x = 18,569.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.58/177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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