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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.74 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.74 and 68.15 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.74 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.74 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.74 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 18,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177.00/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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