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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.65 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.65 and 106.68 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.65 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.65 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.65 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 25,992.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,992.85/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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