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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.99 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.99 and 68.45 is: 102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.99 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.99 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.99 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 18,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138.57/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.67

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