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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.63, 265.02 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.63, 265.02 and 68.39 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.63 : 265.02 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.63/265.02 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.63x = 265.02 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.63x = 18,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123.39/176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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