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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.91, 266.69 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.91, 266.69 and 69.66 is: 104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.91 : 266.69 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.91/266.69 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.91x = 266.69 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.91x = 18,577.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577.80/177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.42

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