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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 265.16 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 265.16 and 74.18 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 265.16 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/265.16 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 265.16 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 19,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.87/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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