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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 265.29 and 67.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 265.29 and 67.18 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 265.29 = 67.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/265.29 = 67.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 265.29 × 67.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 17,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822.18/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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