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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 264.71 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 264.71 and 73.74 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 264.71 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/264.71 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 264.71 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 19,519.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519.35/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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