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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.31, 243.32 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.31, 243.32 and 101.63 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.31 : 243.32 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.31/243.32 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.31x = 243.32 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.31x = 24,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728.61/176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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