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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.17, 243.02 and 106.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.17, 243.02 and 106.19 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.17 : 243.02 = 106.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.17/243.02 = 106.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.17x = 243.02 × 106.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.17x = 25,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,806.29/176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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