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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 264.60 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 264.60 and 68.22 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 264.60 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/264.60 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 264.60 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 18,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051.01/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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