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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 243.29 and 102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 243.29 and 102.62 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 243.29 = 102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/243.29 = 102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 243.29 × 102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 24,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,964.69/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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