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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 265.48 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 265.48 and 68.76 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 265.48 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/265.48 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 265.48 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 18,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.40/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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