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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 265.30 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 265.30 and 68.70 is: 103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 265.30 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/265.30 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 265.30 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 18,226.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226.11/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.08

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