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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 264.33 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 264.33 and 73.67 is: 110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 264.33 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/264.33 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 264.33 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 19,471.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.87/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.38

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