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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 264.97 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 264.97 and 68.44 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 264.97 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/264.97 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 264.97 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 18,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.71/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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