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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 244.05 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 244.05 and 110.50 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 244.05 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/244.05 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 244.05 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 26,966.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,966.50/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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