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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 264.58 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 264.58 and 73.86 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 264.58 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/264.58 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 264.58 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 19,541.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,541.88/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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