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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.81, 264.96 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.81, 264.96 and 74.03 is: 110.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.81 : 264.96 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.81/264.96 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.81x = 264.96 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.81x = 19,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613.66/176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.93

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