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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.12 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.12 and 110.52 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.12 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.12 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.12 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 26,980.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,980.14/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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