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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 264.76 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 264.76 and 73.89 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 264.76 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/264.76 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 264.76 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 19,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563.12/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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