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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 243.46 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 243.46 and 111.02 is: 153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 243.46 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/243.46 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 243.46 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 27,028.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028.93/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.16

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