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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 264.12 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 264.12 and 73.56 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 264.12 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/264.12 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 264.12 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 19,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428.67/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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