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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 265.11 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 265.11 and 113.02 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 265.11 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/265.11 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 265.11 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 29,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,962.73/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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