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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 265.06 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 265.06 and 74.01 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 265.06 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/265.06 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 265.06 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 19,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,616.69/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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