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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.13 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.13 and 68.55 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.13 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.13 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.13 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 18,174.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,174.32/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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