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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.76, 243.90 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.76, 243.90 and 111.27 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.76 : 243.90 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.76/243.90 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.76x = 243.90 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.76x = 27,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,138.75/176.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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