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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 243.39 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 243.39 and 102.66 is: 141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 243.39 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/243.39 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 243.39 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 24,986.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,986.42/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.69

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