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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.28, 243.23 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.28, 243.23 and 101.57 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.28 : 243.23 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.28/243.23 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.28x = 243.23 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.28x = 24,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704.52/176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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