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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 265.16 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 265.16 and 74.12 is: 111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 265.16 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/265.16 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 265.16 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 19,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,653.66/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.16

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