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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 264.72 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 264.72 and 68.30 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 264.72 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/264.72 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 264.72 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 18,080.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080.38/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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