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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 264.53 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 264.53 and 68.13 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 264.53 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/264.53 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 264.53 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 18,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,022.09/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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