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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 264.18 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 264.18 and 73.42 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 264.18 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/264.18 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 264.18 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 19,396.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,396.10/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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