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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.34 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.34 and 68.69 is: 103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.34 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.34 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.34 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 18,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226.20/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.03

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