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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 243.35 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 243.35 and 102.66 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 243.35 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/243.35 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 243.35 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 24,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,982.31/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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