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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.66, 243.74 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.66, 243.74 and 111.12 is: 153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.66 : 243.74 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.66/243.74 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.66x = 243.74 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.66x = 27,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,084.39/176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.31

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