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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 264.90 and 68.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 264.90 and 68.43 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 264.90 = 68.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/264.90 = 68.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 264.90 × 68.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 18,127.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127.11/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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