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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 264.78 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 264.78 and 68.23 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 264.78 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/264.78 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 264.78 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 18,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065.94/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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