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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 264.45 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 264.45 and 68.02 is: 102.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 264.45 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/264.45 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 264.45 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 17,987.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987.89/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.05

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