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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 265.24 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 265.24 and 74.22 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 265.24 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/265.24 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 265.24 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 19,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,686.11/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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