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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 264.95 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 264.95 and 68.51 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 264.95 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/264.95 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 264.95 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 18,150.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,150.57/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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