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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 243.59 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 243.59 and 102.80 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 243.59 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/243.59 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 243.59 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 25,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,041.15/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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