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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 243 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 243 and 102.46 is: 141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 243 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/243 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 243 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 24,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,897.78/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.37

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