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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 264.75 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 264.75 and 73.82 is: 110.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 264.75 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/264.75 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 264.75 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 19,544.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544.51/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.74

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