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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 265.49 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 265.49 and 74.25 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 265.49 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/265.49 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 265.49 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 19,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,712.82/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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