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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 264.93 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 264.93 and 68.34 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 264.93 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/264.93 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 264.93 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 18,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.32/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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