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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.10, 243.04 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.10, 243.04 and 101.44 is: 140.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.10 : 243.04 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.10/243.04 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.10x = 243.04 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.10x = 24,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,653.98/176.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.00

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