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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.55, 243.53 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.55, 243.53 and 102.86 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.55 : 243.53 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.55/243.53 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.55x = 243.53 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.55x = 25,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.50/176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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