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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 265.04 and 68.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 265.04 and 68.54 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 265.04 = 68.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/265.04 = 68.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 265.04 × 68.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 18,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164.43/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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