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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.82 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.82 and 110.21 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.82 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.82 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.82 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 26,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,869.91/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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