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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.77, 265.17 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.77, 265.17 and 68.56 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.77 : 265.17 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.77/265.17 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.77x = 265.17 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.77x = 18,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,180.06/176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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