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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 243.19 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 243.19 and 106.28 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 243.19 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/243.19 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 243.19 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 25,846.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,846.23/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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