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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.39 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.39 and 67.25 is: 100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.39 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.39 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.39 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 17,847.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.97/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.84

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