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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 264.99 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 264.99 and 73.90 is: 110.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 264.99 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/264.99 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 264.99 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 19,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582.76/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.91

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