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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 243.24 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 243.24 and 110.77 is: 152.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 243.24 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/243.24 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 243.24 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 26,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,943.69/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.96

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