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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 242.99 and 110.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 242.99 and 110.62 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 242.99 = 110.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/242.99 = 110.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 242.99 × 110.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 26,879.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,879.55/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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