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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 243.87 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 243.87 and 111.36 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 243.87 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/243.87 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 243.87 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 27,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,157.36/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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