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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 264.93 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 264.93 and 73.88 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 264.93 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/264.93 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 264.93 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 19,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.70/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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