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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.68, 243.84 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.68, 243.84 and 111.16 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.68 : 243.84 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.68/243.84 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.68x = 243.84 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.68x = 27,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,105.25/176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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