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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 264.15 and 73.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 264.15 and 73.36 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 264.15 = 73.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/264.15 = 73.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 264.15 × 73.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 19,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376.79/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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