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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.57, 243.66 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.57, 243.66 and 101.89 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.57 : 243.66 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.57/243.66 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.57x = 243.66 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.57x = 24,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,826.52/176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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