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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.80 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.80 and 68.36 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.80 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.80 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.80 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 18,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101.73/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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