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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 264.99 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 264.99 and 68.55 is: 102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 264.99 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/264.99 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 264.99 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 18,165.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,165.06/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.75

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