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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 243.43 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 243.43 and 101.73 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 243.43 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/243.43 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 243.43 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 24,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,764.13/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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