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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 243.05 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 243.05 and 102.44 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 243.05 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/243.05 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 243.05 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 24,898.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,898.03/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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