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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 264.53 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 264.53 and 73.72 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 264.53 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/264.53 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 264.53 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 19,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.15/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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