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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 264.71 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 264.71 and 68.31 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 264.71 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/264.71 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 264.71 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 18,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082.00/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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