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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 243.43 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 243.43 and 111.02 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 243.43 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/243.43 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 243.43 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 27,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023.83/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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