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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 265.11 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 265.11 and 73.94 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 265.11 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/265.11 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 265.11 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 19,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.48/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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