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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 244.19 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 244.19 and 110.48 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 244.19 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/244.19 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 244.19 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 26,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,977.56/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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