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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 265.01 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 265.01 and 68.50 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 265.01 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/265.01 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 265.01 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 18,153.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153.19/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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