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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 265.09 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 265.09 and 74.02 is: 111.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 265.09 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/265.09 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 265.09 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 19,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621.96/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.01

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