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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.74 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.74 and 68.34 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.74 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.74 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.74 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 18,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,092.33/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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