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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 242.85 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 242.85 and 110.60 is: 152.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 242.85 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/242.85 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 242.85 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 26,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,858.70/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.56

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