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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.52, 243.60 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.52, 243.60 and 102.85 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.52 : 243.60 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.52/243.60 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.52x = 243.60 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.52x = 25,054.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054.26/176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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