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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 265.08 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 265.08 and 68.44 is: 102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 265.08 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/265.08 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 265.08 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 18,142.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,142.08/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.68

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