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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.30, 264.37 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.30, 264.37 and 68.11 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.30 : 264.37 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.30/264.37 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.30x = 264.37 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.30x = 18,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006.24/176.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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