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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.47, 264.66 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.47, 264.66 and 73.78 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.47 : 264.66 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.47/264.66 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.47x = 264.66 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.47x = 19,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,526.61/176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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