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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 243.33 and 109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 243.33 and 109.02 is: 150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 243.33 = 109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/243.33 = 109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 243.33 × 109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 26,528.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,528.34/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.46

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