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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.25 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.25 and 67.96 is: 101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.25 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.25 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.25 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 17,957.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,957.11/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.93

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