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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.19, 243.11 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.19, 243.11 and 102.50 is: 141.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.19 : 243.11 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.19/243.11 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.19x = 243.11 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.19x = 24,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,918.26/176.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.43

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