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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.10 and 111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.10 and 111.35 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.10 = 111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.10 = 111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.10 × 111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 27,179.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179.59/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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