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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 243.18 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 243.18 and 102.56 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 243.18 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/243.18 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 243.18 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 24,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940.54/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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