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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 264.24 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 264.24 and 73.41 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 264.24 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/264.24 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 264.24 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 19,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,397.86/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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