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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 264.41 and 68.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 264.41 and 68.15 is: 102.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 264.41 = 68.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/264.41 = 68.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 264.41 × 68.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 18,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,019.20/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.23

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