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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.41 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.41 and 102.73 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.41 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.41 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.41 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 25,003.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,003.78/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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