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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.86, 266.83 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.86, 266.83 and 68.17 is: 102.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.86 : 266.83 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.86/266.83 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.86x = 266.83 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.86x = 18,189.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,189.30/177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.27

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