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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 243.12 and 102.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 243.12 and 102.46 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 243.12 = 102.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/243.12 = 102.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 243.12 × 102.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 24,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,910.08/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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