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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.27, 264.25 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.27, 264.25 and 73.49 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.27 : 264.25 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.27/264.25 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.27x = 264.25 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.27x = 19,419.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419.73/176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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