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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.92, 244.08 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.92, 244.08 and 111.37 is: 153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.92 : 244.08 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.92/244.08 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.92x = 244.08 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.92x = 27,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,183.19/176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.65

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