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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.86, 244.04 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.86, 244.04 and 111.45 is: 153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.86 : 244.04 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.86/244.04 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.86x = 244.04 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.86x = 27,197.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,197.70/176.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.78

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