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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.24, 243.13 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.24, 243.13 and 102.52 is: 141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.24 : 243.13 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.24/243.13 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.24x = 243.13 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.24x = 24,924.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,924.92/176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.42

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