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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 264.42 and 73.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 264.42 and 73.48 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 264.42 = 73.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/264.42 = 73.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 264.42 × 73.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 19,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429.58/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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