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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 243.10 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 243.10 and 102.50 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 243.10 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/243.10 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 243.10 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 24,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,917.57/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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