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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 264.45 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 264.45 and 73.50 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 264.45 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/264.45 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 264.45 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 19,436.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,436.93/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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