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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 265.24 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 265.24 and 67.20 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 265.24 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/265.24 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 265.24 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 17,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,824.13/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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