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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 242.92 and 110.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 242.92 and 110.49 is: 152.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 242.92 = 110.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/242.92 = 110.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 242.92 × 110.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 26,840.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,840.23/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.41

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