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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 265.10 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 265.10 and 74.03 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 265.10 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/265.10 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 265.10 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 19,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,623.66/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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