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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 264.48 and 73.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 264.48 and 73.52 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 264.48 = 73.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/264.48 = 73.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 264.48 × 73.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 19,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.57/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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