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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 264.90 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 264.90 and 73.82 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 264.90 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/264.90 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 264.90 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 19,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553.59/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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