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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 243.12 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 243.12 and 110.76 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 243.12 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/243.12 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 243.12 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 26,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,927.97/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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