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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.76 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.76 and 111.20 is: 153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.76 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.76 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.76 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 27,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,106.11/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.48

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