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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 265.15 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 265.15 and 73.97 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 265.15 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/265.15 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 265.15 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 19,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612.91/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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