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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 243.58 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 243.58 and 111.01 is: 153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 243.58 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/243.58 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 243.58 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 27,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039.82/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.17

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