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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 264.63 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 264.63 and 73.83 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 264.63 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/264.63 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 264.63 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 19,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.63/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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