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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 243.34 and 101.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 243.34 and 101.65 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 243.34 = 101.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/243.34 = 101.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 243.34 × 101.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 24,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735.51/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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