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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.54, 265.08 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.54, 265.08 and 68.54 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.54 : 265.08 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.54/265.08 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.54x = 265.08 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.54x = 18,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,168.58/176.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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