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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.46, 243.41 and 110.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.46, 243.41 and 110.85 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.46 : 243.41 = 110.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.46/243.41 = 110.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.46x = 243.41 × 110.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.46x = 26,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,981.44/176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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