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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.20 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.20 and 68.64 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.20 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.20 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.20 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 18,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203.33/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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