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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 265.36 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 265.36 and 74.20 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 265.36 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/265.36 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 265.36 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 19,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,689.71/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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