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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.83, 266.78 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.83, 266.78 and 68.14 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.83 : 266.78 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.83/266.78 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.83x = 266.78 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.83x = 18,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179.08/177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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