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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 243.25 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 243.25 and 110.78 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 243.25 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/243.25 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 243.25 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 26,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,947.24/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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