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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.36 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.36 and 68.77 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.36 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.36 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.36 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 18,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248.97/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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