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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 265.41 and 74.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 265.41 and 74.30 is: 111.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 265.41 = 74.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/265.41 = 74.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 265.41 × 74.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 19,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,718.64/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.44

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