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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 243 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 243 and 106.18 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 243 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/243 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 243 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 25,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801.74/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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