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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.22 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.22 and 68.63 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.22 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.22 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.22 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 18,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201.71/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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