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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 265.11 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 265.11 and 68.50 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 265.11 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/265.11 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 265.11 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 18,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,160.04/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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