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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.51, 243.59 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.51, 243.59 and 106.58 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.51 : 243.59 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.51/243.59 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.51x = 243.59 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.51x = 25,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961.82/176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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