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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.38, 243.34 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.38, 243.34 and 110.84 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.38 : 243.34 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.38/243.34 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.38x = 243.34 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.38x = 26,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,970.31/176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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