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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.46 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.46 and 106.51 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.46 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.46 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.46 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 25,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,930.92/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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