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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 265.22 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 265.22 and 68.65 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 265.22 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/265.22 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 265.22 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 18,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206.86/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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