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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 243.17 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 243.17 and 102.53 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 243.17 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/243.17 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 243.17 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 24,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,932.70/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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