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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 266.76 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 266.76 and 68.23 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 266.76 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/266.76 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 266.76 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 18,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201.03/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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