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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.58, 243.66 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.58, 243.66 and 102.90 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.58 : 243.66 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.58/243.66 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.58x = 243.66 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.58x = 25,072.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072.61/176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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