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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 243 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 243 and 102.47 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 243 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/243 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 243 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 24,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.00/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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