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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 264.74 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 264.74 and 68.22 is: 102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 264.74 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/264.74 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 264.74 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 18,060.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,060.22/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.37

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