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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 264.30 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 264.30 and 73.49 is: 110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 264.30 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/264.30 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 264.30 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 19,422.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422.09/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.22

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