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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.61 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.61 and 101.85 is: 140.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.61 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.61 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.61 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 24,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,811.68/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.53

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