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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 265.17 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 265.17 and 74.01 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 265.17 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/265.17 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 265.17 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 19,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625.66/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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