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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 265.14 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 265.14 and 72.65 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 265.14 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/265.14 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 265.14 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 19,263.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,263.08/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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