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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 243.79 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 243.79 and 111.30 is: 153.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 243.79 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/243.79 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 243.79 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 27,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133.83/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.55

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