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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.84, 266.72 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.84, 266.72 and 69.54 is: 104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.84 : 266.72 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.84/266.72 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.84x = 266.72 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.84x = 18,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,547.71/177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.29

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