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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 265.20 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 265.20 and 74.14 is: 111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 265.20 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/265.20 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 265.20 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 19,661.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,661.93/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.16

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