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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 264.97 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 264.97 and 68.34 is: 102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 264.97 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/264.97 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 264.97 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 18,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,109.13/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.55

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