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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.32 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.32 and 68.63 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.32 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.32 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.32 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 18,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207.59/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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