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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.09, 242.96 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.09, 242.96 and 110.61 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.09 : 242.96 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.09/242.96 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.09x = 242.96 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.09x = 26,873.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873.25/176.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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