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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.45, 243.59 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.45, 243.59 and 106.52 is: 147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.45 : 243.59 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.45/243.59 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.45x = 243.59 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.45x = 25,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948.08/176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.06

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