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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 243.27 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 243.27 and 109.89 is: 151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 243.27 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/243.27 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 243.27 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 26,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,732.94/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.68

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