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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.37, 264.34 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.37, 264.34 and 68.13 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.37 : 264.34 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.37/264.34 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.37x = 264.34 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.37x = 18,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009.48/176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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