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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 243.02 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 243.02 and 110.57 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 243.02 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/243.02 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 243.02 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 26,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,870.72/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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