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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.13, 264.15 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.13, 264.15 and 68.00 is: 101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.13 : 264.15 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.13/264.15 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.13x = 264.15 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.13x = 17,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960.88/176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.98

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