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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.04, 242.83 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.04, 242.83 and 110.54 is: 152.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.04 : 242.83 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.04/242.83 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.04x = 242.83 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.04x = 26,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842.43/176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.48

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