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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 244.04 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 244.04 and 111.30 is: 153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 244.04 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/244.04 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 244.04 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 27,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,161.65/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.63

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