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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.62, 243.77 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.62, 243.77 and 110.27 is: 152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.62 : 243.77 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.62/243.77 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.62x = 243.77 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.62x = 26,880.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,880.52/176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.19

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