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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 265.48 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 265.48 and 74.25 is: 111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 265.48 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/265.48 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 265.48 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 19,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.70/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.40

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