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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.93, 265.49 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.93, 265.49 and 68.72 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.93 : 265.49 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.93/265.49 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.93x = 265.49 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.93x = 18,244.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.47/176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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