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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.85, 265.26 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.85, 265.26 and 74.15 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.85 : 265.26 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.85/265.26 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.85x = 265.26 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.85x = 19,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.70/176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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