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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 264.35 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 264.35 and 73.50 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 264.35 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/264.35 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 264.35 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 19,429.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429.73/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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