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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 243.15 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 243.15 and 106.28 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 243.15 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/243.15 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 243.15 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 25,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840.77/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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