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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.83, 265.27 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.83, 265.27 and 74.05 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.83 : 265.27 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.83/265.27 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.83x = 265.27 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.83x = 19,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643.24/176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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