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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.84, 243.77 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.84, 243.77 and 111.23 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.84 : 243.77 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.84/243.77 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.84x = 243.77 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.84x = 27,114.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,114.54/176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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