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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 265.07 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 265.07 and 67.04 is: 100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 265.07 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/265.07 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 265.07 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 17,770.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770.29/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.56

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