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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.04 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.04 and 68.50 is: 102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.04 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.04 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.04 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 18,155.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.24/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.72

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