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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 242.80 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 242.80 and 102.33 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 242.80 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/242.80 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 242.80 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 24,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845.72/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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