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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 265.03 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 265.03 and 68.41 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 265.03 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/265.03 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 265.03 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 18,129.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.87/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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