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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.89, 265.33 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.89, 265.33 and 74.22 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.89 : 265.33 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.89/265.33 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.89x = 265.33 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.89x = 19,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,691.94/176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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