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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.96, 265.49 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.96, 265.49 and 74.19 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.96 : 265.49 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.96/265.49 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.96x = 265.49 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.96x = 19,696.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696.33/176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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