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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.41 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.41 and 68.66 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.41 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.41 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.41 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 18,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222.71/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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