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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.39, 243.40 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.39, 243.40 and 102.70 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.39 : 243.40 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.39/243.40 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.39x = 243.40 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.39x = 24,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,995.45/176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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