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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.26, 243.16 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.26, 243.16 and 110.78 is: 152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.26 : 243.16 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.26/243.16 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.26x = 243.16 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.26x = 26,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937.26/176.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.83

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