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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 264.95 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 264.95 and 73.86 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 264.95 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/264.95 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 264.95 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 19,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,569.21/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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