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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.35, 264.33 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.35, 264.33 and 73.69 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.35 : 264.33 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.35/264.33 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.35x = 264.33 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.35x = 19,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477.82/176.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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