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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.22, 243.23 and 102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.22, 243.23 and 102.54 is: 141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.22 : 243.23 = 102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.22/243.23 = 102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.22x = 243.23 × 102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.22x = 24,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940.29/176.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.53

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