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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 264.85 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 264.85 and 74.05 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 264.85 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/264.85 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 264.85 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 19,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,611.71/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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