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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 265.05 and 67.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 265.05 and 67.09 is: 100.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 265.05 = 67.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/265.05 = 67.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 265.05 × 67.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 17,781.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,781.54/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.56

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