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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.97, 265.47 and 67.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.97, 265.47 and 67.29 is: 100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.97 : 265.47 = 67.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.97/265.47 = 67.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.97x = 265.47 × 67.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.97x = 17,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,863.48/176.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.94

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