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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 243.09 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 243.09 and 109.82 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 243.09 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/243.09 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 243.09 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 26,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696.75/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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