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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.60, 243.68 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.60, 243.68 and 110.18 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.60 : 243.68 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.60/243.68 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.60x = 243.68 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.60x = 26,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846.89/176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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