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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 243.64 and 106.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 243.64 and 106.61 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 243.64 = 106.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/243.64 = 106.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 243.64 × 106.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 25,974.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.34/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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