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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.96, 266.83 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.96, 266.83 and 69.66 is: 104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.96 : 266.83 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.96/266.83 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.96x = 266.83 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.96x = 18,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587.38/177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.45

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