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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 265.10 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 265.10 and 67.05 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 265.10 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/265.10 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 265.10 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 17,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774.62/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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