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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 264.29 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 264.29 and 73.33 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 264.29 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/264.29 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 264.29 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 19,379.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379.36/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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