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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.58 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.58 and 68.18 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.58 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.58 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.58 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 18,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,039.06/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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