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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 243.39 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 243.39 and 106.46 is: 146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 243.39 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/243.39 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 243.39 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 25,911.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,911.30/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.94

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