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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.82, 265.16 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.82, 265.16 and 74.04 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.82 : 265.16 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.82/265.16 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.82x = 265.16 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.82x = 19,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,632.08/176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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