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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.43, 243.50 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.43, 243.50 and 110.05 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.43 : 243.50 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.43/243.50 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.43x = 243.50 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.43x = 26,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,797.18/176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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