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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.74, 244 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.74, 244 and 111.26 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.74 : 244 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.74/244 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.74x = 244 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.74x = 27,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,147.44/176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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