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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.70, 243.81 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.70, 243.81 and 111.30 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.70 : 243.81 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.70/243.81 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.70x = 243.81 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.70x = 27,136.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136.05/176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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