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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 265 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 265 and 73.95 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 265 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/265 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 265 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 19,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,595.43/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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