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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 265.18 and 74.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 265.18 and 74.10 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 265.18 = 74.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/265.18 = 74.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 265.18 × 74.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 19,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649.84/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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