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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 243.10 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 243.10 and 102.47 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 243.10 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/243.10 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 243.10 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 24,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,909.94/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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