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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.91, 265.44 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.91, 265.44 and 67.22 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.91 : 265.44 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.91/265.44 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.91x = 265.44 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.91x = 17,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841.55/176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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