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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 265.11 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 265.11 and 74.06 is: 111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 265.11 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/265.11 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 265.11 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 19,634.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634.05/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.05

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