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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 243.30 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 243.30 and 102.61 is: 141.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 243.30 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/243.30 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 243.30 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 24,965.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965.01/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.59

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