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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.47, 243.58 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.47, 243.58 and 102.82 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.47 : 243.58 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.47/243.58 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.47x = 243.58 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.47x = 25,044.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,044.90/176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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