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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 265.42 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 265.42 and 67.28 is: 100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 265.42 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/265.42 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 265.42 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 17,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857.46/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.94

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