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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 264.83 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 264.83 and 73.75 is: 110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 264.83 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/264.83 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 264.83 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 19,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.21/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.65

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