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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.07, 242.99 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.07, 242.99 and 102.41 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.07 : 242.99 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.07/242.99 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.07x = 242.99 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.07x = 24,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884.61/176.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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