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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 264.97 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 264.97 and 73.96 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 264.97 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/264.97 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 264.97 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 19,597.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,597.42/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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