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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 243.64 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 243.64 and 111.17 is: 153.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 243.64 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/243.64 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 243.64 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 27,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,083.68/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.35

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