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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 265.04 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 265.04 and 68.48 is: 102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 265.04 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/265.04 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 265.04 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 18,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149.94/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.72

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