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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.50 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.50 and 68.12 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.50 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.50 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.50 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 18,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,016.08/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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