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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.40, 243.44 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.40, 243.44 and 102.77 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.40 : 243.44 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.40/243.44 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.40x = 243.44 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.40x = 25,017.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,017.51/176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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