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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.56 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.56 and 102.81 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.56 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.56 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.56 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 25,040.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,040.40/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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