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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 264.01 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 264.01 and 73.41 is: 109.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 264.01 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/264.01 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 264.01 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 19,379.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,379.94/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.97

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