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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 263.88 and 73.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 263.88 and 73.23 is: 109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 263.88 = 73.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/263.88 = 73.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 263.88 × 73.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 19,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,323.93/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.79

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