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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 264.90 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 264.90 and 68.30 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 264.90 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/264.90 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 264.90 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 18,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092.67/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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