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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 243.53 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 243.53 and 110.98 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 243.53 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/243.53 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 243.53 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 27,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,025.19/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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