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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.94, 243.97 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.94, 243.97 and 111.33 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.94 : 243.97 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.94/243.97 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.94x = 243.97 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.94x = 27,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,160.90/176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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