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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.59, 243.73 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.59, 243.73 and 110.24 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.59 : 243.73 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.59/243.73 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.59x = 243.73 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.59x = 26,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,867.71/176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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