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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.44 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.44 and 68.06 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.44 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.44 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.44 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 17,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998.62/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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