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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.11, 242.98 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.11, 242.98 and 102.43 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.11 : 242.98 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.11/242.98 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.11x = 242.98 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.11x = 24,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,888.44/176.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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