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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 264.24 and 68.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 264.24 and 68.05 is: 102.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 264.24 = 68.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/264.24 = 68.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 264.24 × 68.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 17,981.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981.53/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.00

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