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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 243.78 and 110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 243.78 and 110.29 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 243.78 = 110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/243.78 = 110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 243.78 × 110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 26,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,886.50/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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