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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.94, 266.84 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.94, 266.84 and 69.71 is: 104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.94 : 266.84 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.94/266.84 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.94x = 266.84 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.94x = 18,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601.07/177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.54

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