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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.64, 265.04 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.64, 265.04 and 74 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.64 : 265.04 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.64/265.04 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.64x = 265.04 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.64x = 19,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612.96/176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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