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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 264.97 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 264.97 and 73.93 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 264.97 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/264.97 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 264.97 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 19,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,587.91/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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