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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 265.08 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 265.08 and 73.96 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 265.08 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/265.08 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 265.08 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 19,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,605.32/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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