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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 264.82 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 264.82 and 68.28 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 264.82 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/264.82 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 264.82 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 18,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081.91/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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