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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 265.09 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 265.09 and 68.70 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 265.09 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/265.09 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 265.09 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 18,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211.68/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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