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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 242.96 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 242.96 and 106.16 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 242.96 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/242.96 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 242.96 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 25,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792.63/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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